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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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